ITALIAN MOSIAC BROOCH

A beautifully detailed miniature mosaic brooch, designed as an intricate floral basket. Measuring just 2.5cm, this charming piece showcases tiny hand set style tiles in a woven pattern, creating the look of a textured basket overflowing with blooms. Delicate little red flowers are scattered among soft multi coloured blossoms, giving it a sweet and highly detailed finish.

Stamped “Made in Italy” and “Metal”, this piece reflects the long tradition of Italian mosaic and micro-mosaic jewellery craftsmanship. The pin is in good working order, making it ready to wear or display.

About Italian Mosaic Jewellery

Italian mosaic jewellery has a rich heritage dating back to ancient Rome, where small pieces of coloured glass and stone (tesserae) were used to create detailed images and patterns. This tradition was revived and refined in Italy, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, with workshops in Rome becoming famous for producing fine micromosaic jewellery for travellers on the Grand Tour.

By the mid-20th century, smaller decorative mosaic pieces like brooches and pendants became popular souvenirs, often featuring floral motifs and bright colour palettes. Each piece was assembled by hand, making every design slightly unique.

A tiny but truly special collectible, full of charm, colour, and Italian craftsmanship

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Condition Ratings:

• A+ Excellent: Like new - no fading, marks, or fabric thinning.
• A Very Good: No marks or fading, good preworn condition.
• B Good: No marks, slight fading & wash wear.

Care Instructions:

All clothing is washed and steamed before listing. We do not list anything we would not wear ourselves.

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